Framing a suspended/floating soffit? - Contractor Talk
Dec 29, 2010 · I've got to frame a soffit that projects from wall and isn't supported above or below it. I'd like it to project 2' from the wall and be 1' in height. The longest span will go about 20' in length and needs only to support its drywall and a few recessed cans.
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Nov 22, 2022 · My contractor put 24" stud spacing on the vertical walls and on the soffits that frame in the HVAC with 2 x 4's, in our state it's to code. Should I have them come back and install 2x4s to make 16" on center? What about the soffit spacing on the ceiling? 16" or 24". I'm worried about sagging in the drywall on the ceiling. Please advise. Thanks
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Jan 22, 2012 · Is New Jersey the only place that requires the bottom of the joists draft stopped inside a bulkhead/soffit? I always either plywood or sheetrock the enclosed space first, then frame the soffit. I've done it a few different ways, but 2x2 on the ceiling, 2x2 on the wall and a 2x2 at the corner with 1/2" plywood to wrap it is fast, easy, uses up ...
Basement soffit question | Contractor Talk - Professional …
Aug 16, 2022 · I have uploaded a picture showing how the soffit is built with plywood. My understanding is that soffit built with the ladder will be much stronger than one built with plywood. Please take a look at the attached picture and suggest if we should remove the plywood and instead build a ladder. Thanks for the replies.
price for metal framing - Contractor Talk
Jan 11, 2007 · 15 posts · Joined 2008. #15 · Sep 27, 2009. We charge 4.80 a Lineal Foot. for ur basic framing. Never heard of pricing by sqft for framing, but for drop ceilings i do, and hanging/finishing drywall.
Roof Overhang Framing - Contractor Talk
Jul 28, 2010 · Roof Overhang Framing. Have you guys ever seen a house framed where the ceiling joists cantilever over the top plate of the exterior wall to form the overhang? On top of the cantilevered joists was a continuous 2x8 where the rafters sit stacked over the joists. The rafters were cut at the run of the roof pitch and were toe nailed into that 2x8.
attaching soffit to brick - Contractor Talk
Sep 1, 2008 · Put up the receiving channel for the soffit panels. Tell your mason to terminate at the receiving "F" channel. This will allow him to reach up into the soffit and lay those brick. Then install your soffit panels. There will be a small space between the panels and the top of …
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Justa-TIP: Sub-framing for 4x8 soffit - Contractor Talk
Dec 27, 2008 · I have found this to be a good way to provide a continuous nailing surface for all the edges of each piece of 4x8 soffit. I furr down the ceiling joists by 1 1/2" and, in essence, turn the direction of the 4x8 sheet by 90 degrees. Back in the day I would install blocking in between the joists. Then an old timer told me to furr down the entire ...
Wide basement soffit | Contractor Talk - Professional Construction …
Sep 12, 2017 · 2 x framing for soffit Attached thru bottom of flange (vertical) I joists are 11 7/8 2.5" wide flange 1.5" thick joists on 16" center spanning 16ft Duct work is strapped to bottom of flange as well Hall way / walk way above one more note - soffit is next to the steel beam. I do have the 2 x 4 framing attached to the wall as well under this beam.